Serving 536 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lucy Franklin Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 536 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Lucy Franklin Elementary serves the northeast part of Blue Springs, MO, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lucy Franklin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lucy Franklin Elementary School's student population of 536 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
536 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
School Rankings
Lucy Franklin Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lucy Franklin Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#93 out of 2076 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hispanic
13%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Black
6%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
White
74%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.3%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lucy Franklin Elementary School's ranking?
Lucy Franklin Elementary School is ranked #93 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Lucy Franklin Elementary School often compared to?
Lucy Franklin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Branch Elementary School, Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School, Little Blue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Lucy Franklin Elementary School?
536 students attend Lucy Franklin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Lucy Franklin Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lucy Franklin Elementary School?
Lucy Franklin Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lucy Franklin Elementary School offer ?
Lucy Franklin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lucy Franklin Elementary School part of?
Lucy Franklin Elementary School is part of Blue Springs R-IV School District.
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